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There's no better pruning guide than the Training and Pruning Apple Trees publication form Cornell Extension Service at http://eap.mcgill.ca/CPTFP_7.htm  It states in the section http://eap.mcgill.ca/CPTFP_7.htm#Summer%20pruning :

 

"All pruning is dwarfing, but summer pruning reduces growth much more than equivalent pruning during the dormant period. The removal of active leaf surface during the growing season reduces the late-season accumulation of assimilates in the woody tissues. This lower level of reserves is reflected in reduced vigor the following season. Properly used, summer pruning can be an effective supplement to other cultural practices in controlling vigor. Summer pruning can also significantly improve fruit color in trees that are too vegetative."

 

Hope this helps!

 

Dennis Norton
Royal Oak Farm Orchard
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